Trig TT22 Transponder ADS-B Install in Luscombe 8E

[@kevinmalloy2180]

I’m looking to have a TT22, etc. in my ‘46 Champ (with no engine-driven electric system). I’m not an A&P but this video was very helpful so I get a general idea what my A&P will be doing. Of course I’ve gotta figure out what battery and where that’ll go. My A&P will not install a lithium battery and I agree. Seems hard part will be finding a suitably light lead acid battery… Thanks for the excellent video.

[@viciousattackvideo]

This is like avionics installation ASMR. Almost fell asleep

[@CLuengas]

The settings part of your excellent video was the key to getting the ADS-B out working in my gyroplane. I only wish Trig had provided that in the user manual. Thank you!!

[@1mbowen]

Glad it helped!

[@wimmerwalter]

That is very interesting to hear, but I cannot see what the solution was and how it`s done. Can you do this, ? Thhank you in advance !! WW

[@CLuengas]

I simply followed to the TEE the instructions provided in Mike's video

[@0skca]

No idea what i just watched but it’s interesting

[@smokeyplaces2go]

Hello Mike, I’m interested in the Trig TT22 and came across your install. Great video. Anyway could you please give me a review of it, pro’s and con’s and would you buy it again Thank You Erik

[@1mbowen]

Erik, The unit works terrific. I have had no issues at all, after the install I have not really even given it any more thought. I would not buy it again though, the size of the GPS unit under the dash is ridiculous. I believe now Microair may be offering a mor compact unit. One addition pro though is the integrated static pressure unit, no longer requiring the separate unit

[@smokeyplaces2go]

@@1mbowen Thanks for the review! Much appreciated

[@Jim_Austin]

That sure seems like a very expensive and complicated installation choice for an ADS-B Out solution compared to the Uavionx SkyBeacon for example. Why did you choose to go this route?

[@1mbowen]

Great question! I wanted an ADS-B solution that would support 1090ES. I didnt want to have to have my Nav lights on all the time. I didnt want the wing tip, uAvionix and the tail light one would have required modifying my tail lamp rudder mount. Eventually I will be swapping from the MicroAir radio I have to a Trig radio and I wanted my Radio and Transponder to Match.

[@Jim_Austin]

@@1mbowen - Thanks for this info.

[@Lt_Tragg]

@@Jim_Austin My Funk B85 didn’t have a xpndr. For me the best bang for buck is an AV30/Tailbeacon combo. I have the Tailbeacon running off a fuselage strobe circuit on a dedicated switch. The Tailbeacon is mounted inside the tail. (Rag n tube fuselage). I like this fellows setup but it’s more involved. The only downside is having to have the periodic inspection sign off of the xpndr / encoder. The mode S with the uAvionix setup does not necessitate that.

[@pi.actual]

Very nice work but my lord that must have cost you 6 to 8 grand and still no ADS-B in. Has anyone figured out how to mount a Uavionix Tail Beacon X onto a Luscombe? It looks like it would be a challenge but with an AV30 it would be a sweet setup if it could be done.

[@1mbowen]

Certified aircraft can be expensive. One item to remember is that Uavionix beacons are not dual band and may limit where you can fly.

[@pi.actual]

@@1mbowen The X is dual band.

[@DarinPaulKnives]

Hi Mike. I’m not very hip to flight electronics. I’m a new pilot, and I have a Luscombe 8F. I purchased a used Garmin 330es with ADSB capability, but I’m not sure what else I need to have it installed. Do I need a gps receiver, and if so, what do you recommend to purchase on a budget?

[@1mbowen]

Hey Darin, great choice with the Luscombe! I really don’t have any knowledge on Garmin products… My guess is that it may need an external GPS, most Garmin products are designed to piggy back off each other, such as the transponder to get data from one of their Nav devices. Check online for a PDF manual for the 330es, it should be a good source for installation options. Or just call up an avionics shop, I’m sure they wouldn’t mind giving you a quick rundown. I used all my available braincells to research and install this Trig set up. Was not very happy with the size of the GPS receiver in the Trig set up.